Bari Weiss' Plan to Blow Up '60 Minutes' Revealed in Every Painstaking Detail: Anti-Woke CBS Boss 'Embraced a Move Fast and Break Things' Mentality
Bari Weiss is reportedly ready to 'blow up 60 Minutes' after the season ends.
April 1 2026, Updated 1:00 p.m. ET
Bari Weiss is gearing up to overhaul 60 Minutes, and insiders say the changes could rock one of television's most iconic news shows, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
According to Status with Oliver Darcy, the CBS News boss had previously been talked out of making major changes midseason, but with the show's summer hiatus approaching, she's preparing to make her move.
Internal Uncertainty
Insiders say 'no one knows what to expect' as changes loom at CBS News.
Inside 60 Minutes, staffers are already bracing for what’s to come.
"No one knows what to expect," one source told Status, describing a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the newsroom as the current season heads toward its May finale.
Weiss, who has taken an unusually hands-on role at CBS News, had reportedly pushed earlier this year to implement changes before the season wrapped – a move that alarmed top executives.
Clash With Executives
Execs previously blocked Weiss from making midseason changes to the show.
CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and other senior leaders ultimately stepped in, persuading Weiss to hold off until the end of the season.
Still, the pause appears temporary.
One person familiar with the matter told Status Weiss plans to "blow it up as soon as the season is over."
While it remains unclear exactly what that overhaul will entail, Weiss has long embraced a "move fast and break things" mentality, signaling sweeping changes could be on the horizon.
Talent Shakeup Looms
A major talent shakeup could hit '60 Minutes' in the coming months.
The potential shakeup could impact some of the show's biggest names.
According to Status, Norah O'Donnell is expected to take on an expanded role after Anderson Cooper declined an opportunity and opted to exit after nearly two decades.
Meanwhile, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, whose contract is up after this season, may not be renewed, with Weiss previously expressing criticism of her work.
Scott Pelley, however, appears to be in a better position after Weiss reportedly "warmed" to him in recent weeks.
Weiss, according to sources, is expected to bring in younger correspondents and potentially staffers aligned with her editorial vision – including talent connected to The Free Press.
Her level of involvement has already raised eyebrows, as she has inserted herself directly into decisions typically handled by the show's executive producer, effectively acting as the program's top decision-maker.
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Weiss is said to favor a 'move fast and break things' approach.
Despite the uncertainty, 60 Minutes remains the top-rated news program on television, raising the stakes for any major changes.
Some CBS programs Weiss has already influenced have seen ratings declines, even as competitors gain ground.
If the overhaul backfires, it could put pressure on network leadership, including her boss, David Ellison, to step in.
